The Recall Desk
SevereNHTSA·10V127000·Announced 2010-03-31

Champion Bus Recalls 191 Buses Due to Air Conditioner Fire Hazard

Champion Bus is recalling 191 model year 2006-2010 buses because improperly installed Trans/Air air conditioning components may overheat and cause a fire.

What this means for you

Illness, injury, or structural failure has been reported. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The source text explicitly states that the defect poses a 'serious fire hazard,' which aligns with the rubric criterion for 'significant injury/property-damage reports' or high-risk structural/electrical defects in vehicles.

Plain-English summary

Champion Bus, Inc. is recalling 191 model year 2006-2010 buses, including the IC American Coach, Challenger, HC 270NF, and IC Low Floor models. The recall affects buses equipped with Trans/Air air conditioning systems installed between May 2006 and June 2009.

The defect involves the electrical kit for the air conditioning system, which contains a relay board and EC PC board. If these components are improperly installed, they can overheat. An electrical failure in the relay board can cause overheating and pose a serious fire hazard.

Trans Air will notify owners, and the buses will be repaired free of charge. The safety recall began on May 19, 2010. Owners may contact Trans/Air Warranty and Service Department at 1-800-673-2446 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
CHAMPION IC AMERICAN COACH, CHALLENGER, HC 270NF, IC LOW FLOOR
Brand
CHAMPION
Manufacturer
CHAMPION BUS, INC.
Category
Vehicle — Bus
Hazard
Affected units
191

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Model numbers (8)

  • IC AMERICAN COACH
  • CHALLENGER
  • HC 270NF
  • IC LOW FLOOR
  • IC HIGH FLOOR
  • AMERICAN COACH
  • EZ-TRANS
  • DEFENDER

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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